Books

High Performance Sailing: Faster Racing Techniques

The groundbreaking reference on high speed racing techniques--the bible for racing sailors of all levels and abilities from dinghies to the America's Cup.High Performance Sailing has become the standard reference work on high speed racing techniques...

The Sea Takes No Prisoners: Offshore voyages in an open dinghy

This is a real-life story of small-boat adventure on the high seas, complete with extreme risk, last-minute ingenuity, and many near-misses.The Sea Takes No Prisoners begins in the 60s, telling of the adventures of the author as a boy--a time of...

The Atlantic Crossing Guide 7th edition

he Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied upon by thousands of cruisers crossing the Atlantic in both directions.It is packed...

GMDSS: A User's Handbook 6th edition

The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)--the revolutionary maritime equivalent of 911--provides a fast and efficient way of calling for assistance at sea, whatever the size of craft or its location. Denise Bréhaut explains the...

Stress-Free Motorboating: Single and Short-Handed Techniques

Does docking or anchoring your boat alone trigger beads of sweat? Are you paralyzed by the thought of boating solo? Stress-Free Motorboating is the answer to all single or shorthanded crews' prayers. Profusely illustrated with color...

Day Skipper for Sail and Power: The Essential Manual for the RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Certificate 3rd edition

Whether sail or power, running a boat is challenging and rewarding, but the unique world of water and weather can be daunting.Day Skipper for Sail and Powerteaches you all you need to know to understand the challenges and command your water world. Topics...

Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen: 13th edition

Don't leave shore without this easy-to-use celestial favorite navigation primer--it could save your life!Huge advances in electronic navigation since the original publication of Celestial Navigation have transported offshore navigators to a...

Des Pawson's Knot Craft and Rope Mats: 60 Ropework Projects Including 20 Mat Designs

This wonderful collection of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes combines an extended and now full-color collection of projects from Des's popularDes Pawson's Knot Craft, together with 20 new and brilliant mat designs.Readers can learn how to make 60...

A History of Sailing in 100 Objects

The book provides a fascinating insight into the history of sailing explored through a hundred objects that have been pivotal in the development of sailing and saling boats. From the earliest water-borne craft, through magnificent Viking warships, to the...

Instant Weather Forecasting: You Can Predict the Weather

Color photographs of cloud formations and their groundbreaking explanatory text enable readers to read the sky, pick up the clues and predict what the weather will do.With its winning formula of 24 clear color photographs of cloud formations and their...

The Pacific Crossing Guide: 3rd edition

The Pacific Crossing Guide is a complete reference for anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific in their own boat. From ideal timing, suitable boats, routes, methods of communication, health, and provisioning to seasonal weather, departure and...

Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook

The time when every vessel going to sea made use of three-strand rope has gone. Still, splicing that type of rope and cord is relatively straightforward. Nowadays the most common type of rope used on board yachts, dinghies, motorboats, working boats, and...